Earl and Rosemary in Cameroon

We are here safely since late last Friday. Trip was long but no problems and all our luggage/supplies arrived with us. It was a long ride from Duala to Njinikom and raining off and on.  Weather here is tropical as expected and not too hot. So far it has rained every day, usually for a few hours.  We do not have internet or wifi, TV, radio or newspapers.

Our phones are useful for texting but it is taking several days for us to receive replies to our texts.  I am using a computer in the cyber center at the hospital and the power goes off frequently and I have to start over.

We have seen patients in the Outpatient Clinic every day this week and have a full day of surgery tomorrow as well as next week.  The Sisters, Doctors, Nurses and Staff are all very friendly, helpful and welcoming. The hospital equipment is quite satisfactory for our surgeries and we are looking forward to working in the OR tomorrow.  Rosemary has met with the OR staff to get acquainted and to go over our routines and equipment needs.  We brought a great deal of the supplies and instruments we will need for our time here.

We were met and welcomed by long term Missionaries Dr. Brent Burket and his wife, Dr. Jennifer Thoene. They have both been of great help to us and have worked with us daily to get oriented and settled.  They are truly a vital part of the Medical community here. Their 4 children are a joy to be around and we are getting to know them well.

More Later. 
God Bless You All
 

View from our front porch

Dr. Jennifer and Rosemary

Hospital Njinikom